Lumiere Original vs Tulipe
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lumiere Original takes 6 of 7 categories.
Lumiere OriginalChoose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
TulipeChoose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lumiere Original6/7
Tulipe1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Lumiere Original
- Community sentiment
- Lumiere Original
- Longevity
- Lumiere Original
- Sillage & projection
- Lumiere Original
- Value for money
- Lumiere Original
- Versatility
- Tulipe
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Lumiere Original
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Lumiere OriginalRochasTulipeLe GalionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 340 votes
Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 66 votes
Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%
Category winnerLumiere OriginalRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
40%Like
3%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
340 votes
36%Love
35%Like
18%Ok
8%Dislike
3%Hate
66 votes
Category winnerLumiere OriginalMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLumiere Original
SillageLumiere Original
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLumiere OriginalBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
green92%
woody84%
yellow floral77%
floral69%
powdery61%
green100%
yellow floral83%
floral65%
aromatic48%
woody30%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both green, yellow floral and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesVioletOrange BlossomGreen LeavesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
NarcissusHiacynthTuberoseHoneysuckleYlang-YlangJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
OakmossSandalwoodMuskVetiverCedar
Top30 to 45 minutes
Green LeavesGalbanumAcácia
Heart2 to 3 hours
NarcissusJasmineYlang-Ylang
Base2 to 3 hours
White MuskWhite Cedar ExtractOrris
InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Tulipe, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer61
Fall0
Winter47
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer65
Fall31
Winter19
Day100
Night23
Category winnerTulipeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,456
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews44
Overall rank#18,593
PerfumerThomas Fontaine
Launched—
Reviews5
Category winnerLumiere OriginalHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotLumiere Original by Rochas captures the essence of the 1980s with a bold, aldehydes-forward composition. It layers a complex white floral heart over an earthy oakmoss base, creating a luminous yet grounded scent. This fragrance suits women who appreciate vintage, high-impact florals for formal occasions or professiona…
Reviews →Tulipe by Le Galion is a crisp, stem-heavy floral perfume built around green leaves, pungent galbanum, and bitter botanical freshness. Created by perfumer Thomas Fontaine, it interprets the literary idea of a dark tulip through vegetal realism rather than sweet garden blossoms. A burst of leafy greenery and acacia ope…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Lumiere Original or Tulipe?
Lumiere Original takes 6 of 7 categories. Lumiere Original is rated 4.14/5 from 340 votes; Tulipe is rated 3.94/5 from 66 votes. Choose Lumiere Original for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Tulipe for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Lumiere Original or Tulipe?
Lumiere Original lasts longest (Lumiere Original 70/100, Tulipe 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Lumiere Original or Tulipe?
Lumiere Original projects furthest (Lumiere Original 67/100, Tulipe 46/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Lumiere Original and Tulipe smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, yellow floral and floral accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Lumiere Original or Tulipe better for summer or winter?
For summer, Tulipe is the stronger pick. For winter, Lumiere Original is the stronger pick. Tulipe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Lumiere Original and Tulipe?
Lumiere Original has top notes of Aldehydes, Violet, Orange Blossom and Green Leaves, heart notes of Narcissus, Hiacynth, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver. Tulipe has top notes of Green Leaves, Galbanum and Acácia, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Orris.
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